A Closer Look: Where to go for a quick getaway from the UAE? – The National

A Closer Look: Where to go for a quick getaway from the UAE? – The National

A Closer Look is The National's show where we take an in-depth look at one of the main stories of the week.

The UAE is within an eight-hour flight from two-thirds of the world's population, which makes it ideally located for those keen on exploring new destinations.

Home to two major UAE airlines - Emirates and Etihad Airways - there's no shortage of flight connections available from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to exciting places around the world, many of which are reachable in just a few short hours.